Foundation Year Health, Sport and Social Care FD
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Foundation Year Health, Sport and Social Care FD at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21500 - £26000 | £24000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
- Develop your personal and professional skills in readiness for degree-level study.
- Explore a range of contemporary health issues to enhance your knowledge of the health and social care sectors.
- Acquire an important foundation of knowledge and skills in science or social science.
- Prepare for a degree in adult or mental health nursing, operating department practice, radiotherapy and oncology, or learning disability nursing and social work.
This course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for undergraduate health and social care courses. During the foundation year, you will learn together with students who will be progressing on to a range of health courses as well as students aiming to progress on to a range of sport related courses too. You will develop your skills and academic knowledge in readiness for degree-level study.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
In the foundation year, you build your knowledge alongside developing your academic skills. You'll gain valuable skills in information gathering, project and self-management, written and oral communication, and digital work. You will explore a range of contemporary issues affecting the health of the nation, and consider the impact of current health policy and the delivery of care.
You receive face-to-face feedback regularly during your modules in order to prepare you for the completion of your assessments. This will be via tasks set for you to undertake in the module seminars or in your independent study time.
You learn through:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project supervision
- practical classes and workshops
Applied learning Live projects
You will have a chance to investigate an area of interest in more detail by completing a project. This will allow you to obtain a deeper knowledge of the core principles in science or social science as relevant to your chosen degree course.
Networking opportunities
You are encouraged to make contact and develop relationships throughout the foundation year with students and staff as relevant to your study area. You can make contact with departments and societies via events or social media.
Adult Nursing
@ShuAdultNursing
Men in Nursing Together (MINT)
@MINTnursing
BSc Mental Health Nursing
@SHUMentalHealth
BSc Operating Department Practice (who also hold and annual event)
@ODPSHU
BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
@SHURadiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam Student's Union Radiography Society
@SHSURadSoc
BSc Learning Disability Nursing & Social Work
@answ_shu
BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
@SHURadiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam Student's Union Radiography Society
@SHSURadSoc
BSc Learning Disability Nursing & Social Work
@answ_shu
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Foundation Year Health, Sport and Social Care FD at Sheffield Hallam University
| 77% | Protective service occupations |
| 6% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Media Professionals |
| 1% | Teaching Professionals |
| 1% | Sales occupations |
| 1% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 1% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Foundation Year Health, Sport and Social Care FD
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15860 | year 1 |
| International | £15860 | year 1 |
| EU | £16655 | year 1 |
| International | £16655 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About Sheffield Hallam University
Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.
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Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University
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Total number of students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21265
- postgraduates:
- 5175
- Total:
- 26440
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